Cajeput Oil (Melaleuca Leucadendron Var. Cajuput)
The month of November means that we are now heading towards the season of winter in the northern hemisphere. To help keep us warm and healthy during these colder months, try using some cajeput oil (melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi). This fresh and fruity essential oil is robust and spicy and will help keep you well through the winter. Cajeput comes from the Indonesian word ‘kayu puthi’ meaning ‘white wood’ as the bark is very light and it has white and green flowery spikes. It’s brilliant for warming the joints and easing any aches or muscle pain.
Add one drop to a carrier oil and massage into the joints to reduce pain or add to a warm bath; soaking in the bath can give greater relief and also help with mobility.